3 meanings, 47 uses
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1 —45 uses as in:
However, complications may...
Definition
though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas)
(Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that,, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrastand but.)
(Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that,
- There is, however, one remaining detail which must be thoroughly understood.Chapter 35 (94% in)
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- The Geoffrey R., however, had been changed to, George P., the eliminations and spaceline blockage expertly accomplished.Chapter 4 (16% in)
- Her conclusion, however, was irritatingly clear.Chapter 4 (37% in)
- However, successive repetitions will result in flaws if it's not authentic.Chapter 4 (65% in)
- However, I don't believe you.Chapter 7 (44% in)
- The men in one automobile, however, were aware of her.Chapter 7 (65% in)
- There were, however, people talking excitedly on the pavement and up the stone steps of Number 37.Chapter 7 (71% in)
- However, a statement had been made by the building manager when Bourne paid him.Chapter 7 (79% in)
- The gunman's expertise, however, did not satisfy the bespectacled leader of the hunt.Chapter 8 (72% in)
- The professional in him, however, demanded that he swerve into the dark wide alley ahead.Chapter 8 (97% in)
- Three well-dressed men walking rapidly up rue Madeleine, talking to each. other, their eyes, however, directed straight ahead.Chapter 11 (91% in)
- Marie, however, remained near the wide front window, keeping a perpetual eye on the entrance of the bank across rue Madeleine.Chapter 12 (0% in)
- From there, however, the appearances veered; the cafe on rue Madeleine was totally French, carafes of wine replacing steins of beer.Chapter 12 (12% in)
- Since our talk began, however, it now tells me something else.Chapter 12 (44% in)
- There are facts, however.Chapter 13 (31% in)
- However, we also recognize that the timing can be advantageous to Monsieur Bourne, and would expect no less than that advantage.Chapter 13 (63% in)
- The cab's motor, however, was running, the passenger had insisted upon that.Chapter 13 (76% in)
- It was, however, a beautifully appointed store on one of the most costly strips of real estate in Paris.Chapter 14 (16% in)
- However, all our designs are exclusive.Chapter 14 (33% in)
- However, Ire been away a lot and haven't paid much attention to her, so I guess I should make peace.Chapter 14 (65% in)
- He could, however, continue building a foundation with the managing partner of Les Classiques.Chapter 14 (68% in)
- He was in his late sixties now, but his bearing was still erect, his mind as sharp as it had ever been, his age, however, betrayed by a face lined from the tensions of a lifetime he would never reveal.Chapter 15 (9% in)
- I thought, however, any background might be helpful.Chapter 15 (30% in)
- It is of such importance, however, that your fee will be five times the usual.Chapter 16 (97% in)
- In both places, however, U. S. government personnel had been watching the customs clerks-more precisely, watching the briefcase.Chapter 19 (2% in)
- However, a long-range intelligence strategy doesn't change, not one like this.Chapter 19 (74% in)
- However, if he can take Carlos-or trap Carlos so we can take him-then vanish, he's home free.Chapter 19 (91% in)
- What was unusual, however, was the fact that two other men remained in the shadows of the deep back seat, neither making any move to get out.Chapter 20 (1% in)
- There was, however, one positive feature to the place; an ice machine down the hall.Chapter 21 (31% in)
- The enclosed part, however, was similar to the first floor.Chapter 24 (59% in)
- The immediate objective, however, was to get Villiers to stop.Chapter 25 (6% in)
- In too many areas, however, they see it happening.Chapter 25 (31% in)
- There was, however, one sizable space on the left, across from the general's house; it could accommodate both their cars.Chapter 25 (54% in)
- Not once, however, had he been able to listen to anything of substance; whenever he had picked up the phone, serious conversation had been replaced by innocuous banter.Chapter 27 (81% in)
- I was adamant, however.Chapter 29 (4% in)
- The identities of the dead, however, clearly established.Chapter 30 (16% in)
- Personally, however, I wish no involvement.Chapter 30 (69% in)
- Each time, however, I reject the idea.Chapter 30 (71% in)
- There had been no fragments of glass found in the jungle paths of Base Camp Kilo, however.Chapter 31 (50% in)
- As for your talking to my wife, however, I'm afraid that's not possible.Chapter 32 (**% in)
- He pulled out his gun, the gesture pathetic, the threat, however, real.Chapter 33 (73% in)
- One old man, however, did not float in the trancelike movements of the others.Chapter 34 (2% in)
- Soviet defectors, however, insisted upon them.Chapter 34 (8% in)
- However, the director of Cons-Op had learned one fact: Conklin had been attached to Medusa.Chapter 34 (75% in)
- He may not be our concern, however.Chapter 35 (23% in)
There are no more uses of "however" flagged with this meaning in The Bourne Identity.
Typical Usage
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2 —1 use as in:
However much she tried...
Definition
to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
- He had to concentrate on the space around them, at whatever movement-however slight-he might discern in the shadows of the large parking lot.Chapter 5 (91% in)
however = regardless of how
There are no more uses of "however" flagged with this meaning in The Bourne Identity.
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3 —1 use as in:
However you do it, get it done!
Definition
in whatever way
- He's no fool, however; he lies quietly, dropping a hint here and there, knowing that they will be exaggerated in the telling into substance.Chapter 17 (72% in)
There are no more uses of "however" flagged with this meaning in The Bourne Identity.
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